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Who is Dr. Shafer, Family Medicine Specialist in Alliance, NE?
Dr. Derek Shafer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alliance, NE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shafer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafer’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shafer speak?
Dr. Shafer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shafer typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shafer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shafer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Atypical bipolar disorder
- Unspecified bipolar disorder
- Bipolar spectrum disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3189: Other bipolar disorder
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Normal Pregnancy Supervision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shafer typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Derek Shafer may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafer accept in Alliance, NE?
Dr. Shafer in Alliance, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Assurant
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Mutual of Omaha
State of Nebraska
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shafer's office located?
What is Dr. Shafer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568810711.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafer
What is Dr. Derek Shafer's specialty?
Dr. Shafer is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alliance, NE.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Derek Shafer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shafer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Box Butte General Hospital, Regional West Medical Center, Morrill County Community Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derek Shafer accepting new patients in Alliance, NE?
Yes, Dr. Derek Shafer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Shafer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Shafer?
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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